Bharatshila Gram Panchayat, Shambhuganj

Bharatshila is a Gram Panchayat located in the Banka district of Bihar. It falls under the Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti and Banka Zila Parishad. Bharatshila Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Asauta, Bhatasila, and Jogia. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.

List of Villages in Bharatshila Gram Panchayat

Bharatshila Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Asauta
2Bhatasila
3Jogia
4Nijhri
5Pipra

Panchayati Raj Structure for Bharatshila Gram Panchayat

Bharatshila Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Bharatshila Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.

Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)

Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bharatshila Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Banka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bharatshila Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Bharatshila Gram Panchayat

Where is Bharatshila Gram Panchayat located?

Bharatshila Gram Panchayat is located in the Banka district of Bihar. It falls under the Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Bharatshila Gram Panchayat?

5 villages come under Bharatshila Gram Panchayat: Asauta, Bhatasila, Jogia, Nijhri, and Pipra.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Bharatshila Gram Panchayat come under?

Bharatshila Gram Panchayat comes under Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Banka district.

Which District Panchayat does Bharatshila Gram Panchayat come under?

Banka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bharatshila Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?

Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Bharatshila Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Shambhuganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Banka Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Bharatshila Gram Panchayat?

Bharatshila Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.

What does Bharatshila Gram Panchayat do?

Bharatshila Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.